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The Perfect Wife
354 pages
A delightfully funny and warmhearted medieval romance where slapstick mishaps pave the way to passionate acceptance.
What it feels like
Reading this medieval romance feels like wrapping yourself in a warm, cheerful blanket of pure romantic comedy. The narrative moves at a brisk, entertaining clip, driven by a delightful blend of physical comedy, endearing misunderstandings, and genuine affection. Instead of heavy historical angst, the atmosphere is bright and playful, focusing on the tender, often hilarious process of two strangers learning to communicate and appreciate each other's true selves. The prose is breezy and accessible, leaning heavily into witty banter and bawdy humor that keeps the tone consistently lighthearted. It is a perfect escape for readers who crave a sweet, steamy historical romance where the hero is utterly besotted, the heroine learns to love her own skin, and the journey to happily-ever-after is paved with laughter.
- Mood
- cheerful
- warm
- cozy
- romantic
- Tone
- humorous
- playful
- affectionate
- bawdy
- lighthearted
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- body positivity · comedic misunderstandings · finding comfort in marriage · unconditional acceptance
- The writing
- The prose is breezy and accessible, prioritizing witty banter and physical comedy over dense historical detail.
- The arc
- The journey moves from anxious insecurity and slapstick mishaps to a deeply comforting, passionate mutual acceptance.
- Who it's for
- Romance readers who delight in medieval settings, laugh-out-loud misunderstandings, and heroes who utterly adore their curvy heroines.
Content notes
- explicit sexual content
- body image insecurities
About the book
It was to be hoped that her groom was partial to cherries. For Avelyn feared she would very much resemble one at their wedding feast. Too round, to red in the scarlet gown that was all she could fit into...and perhaps too tart for his taste? No doubt he longed for a sweet, biddable bride, one who was as tiny and trim as she was trying to appear.
Paen Gerville longed for a lively, well-rounded woman, one whose plump breast would cushion his head after the lonely, harsh life of a solitary fighting knight. At first his wife-to-be promised no such delights—her form was unbending, her health apparently fragile as she fainted into his arms as their first kiss. But one split bridal gown later, her assets were eye-poppingly apparent and Paen could only grin as he anticipated the surprises yet to come on his wedding night with... THE PERFECT WIFE
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